AZZ incorporated

Reliability Engineer

AZZ incorporated$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field required
  • Minimum 7 years of reliability or maintenance engineering experience in heavy manufacturing
  • Multi-plant or multi-site experience is a strong plus
  • Proficient in RCA, FMEA, RCM, and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Familiarity with PdM technologies (vibration, ultrasound, IR thermography)
  • Reliability certifications (e.g., CMRP, CRE) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) on critical equipment failures
  • Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies, including preventive and predictive maintenance (PdM)
  • Monitor equipment performance metrics (MTBF, MTTR, OEE) for reliability improvement
  • Assist in managing critical spare parts programs at facilities
  • Collect and analyze data to drive decision-making and track asset health
  • Lead reliability projects such as equipment upgrades and process optimizations
  • Train maintenance personnel on condition monitoring and reliability-centered maintenance techniques

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a diverse multi-facility environment
  • Contribute to sustainability and cost-effectiveness in manufacturing operations
  • Engage in continuous learning through training and collaboration
  • Influence company culture towards reliability and operational excellence
  • Participation in leadership development for new maintenance personnel
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a results-driven Reliability Engineer to join our Engineering & Maintenance team to support the maintenance and reliability efforts across fourteen coil coating facilities. This individual will be responsible for driving equipment reliability improvements, reducing downtime, and optimizing asset performance by applying engineering methodologies, data analysis, and continuous improvement strategies. The ideal candidate brings strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise in heavy manufacturing, and a passion for sustainable, cost-effective operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Reliability Improvement:
    • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) on critical equipment failures.
    • Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies, including preventive and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs.
    • Monitor equipment performance metrics (MTBF, MTTR, OEE) and identify areas for reliability improvement.
    • Assist facilities in managing critical spare parts programs.
    • Assist facilities in the development and management of lubrication programs.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting:
    • Collect and analyze equipment and maintenance data to drive decision-making and track asset health.
    • Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and reliability tools (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).
  • Project Leadership:
    • Lead reliability projects such as equipment upgrades, replacements, or process optimizations.
    • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams across multiple plant sites to align on best practices and standardization.
  • Asset Management:
    • Support capital asset lifecycle management including design for reliability (DfR) and maintenance planning.
    • Review and refine equipment specifications, PM routines, and critical spare part strategies.
  • Training & Culture:
    • Train maintenance personnel on condition monitoring and reliability-centered maintenance techniques.
    • Foster a reliability-focused culture by promoting awareness and accountability at all organizational levels.
    • Participate in the selection and introductory training of new plant maintenance leadership personnel


Qualifications
  • Education:
    Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field required. Reliability certifications (e.g., CMRP, CRE) preferred.
  • Experience:
    Minimum 7 years of reliability or maintenance engineering experience in heavy manufacturing (e.g., steel, cement, pulp & paper, mining, etc.). Multi-plant or multi-site experience is a strong plus.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficient in RCA, FMEA, RCM, and Six Sigma methodologies.
    • Familiarity with PdM technologies (vibration, ultrasound, IR thermography).


Additional Information

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About AZZ incorporated

AZZ Inc. is a global provider of metal coating services, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distribution and industrial markets. AZZ Metal Coatings provides corrosion protection solutions including hot dip galvanizing to the steel fabrication industry. AZZ Energy is dedicated to delivering safe and reliable transmission of power from generation sources to end customers, and automated weld overlay solutions for corrosion and erosion mitigation to critical infrastructure in the energy markets worldwide.
Learn more about AZZ incorporated
Size
3,885 employees
Market Cap
$967 million
Industry
Net Income
$12.8 million
Founded
1956
5 Year Trend
+0.9%
Revenue
$888.6 million
NASDAQ

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